Professional Licenses in Kentucky
Kentucky requires licenses for 92 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseApprentice Auctioneer
licenseApprentice Cosmetologist
license Est. $175 10-16 months
Apprentice Ophthalmic Dispenser
licenseArchitect
license Est. $1,685 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Associate Appraiser
license 6-24 months depending on tier
Athletic Trainer
licenseAudiologist
license Est. $75 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Barber
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Boiler Inspector
licenseBoiler Inspector
licenseBroker
licenseBroker
license Est. $650 2-4 months
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
certificationCertified Interior Designer
certificationCertified Lead Hazard Detection and Abatement Inspector
certificationCertified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Public Accountant
certification 2-4 weeks
Certified Social Worker
certification Est. $455 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Certified Water Well Driller
certificationChiropractor
license Est. $200 4-8 months after DC graduation
Circuit Court Clerk
licenseDental Assistant
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dialysis Technician Credential
licenseDietitian and Nutritionist Dual
license 6-12 months after completing supervised practice
Electrical Contractor
licenseElectrician
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Elevator Inspector
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
license 3-6 months
Esthetician
license 6-12 months
Funeral Director and Embalmer
licenseGeneral Blaster's License
license 4-8 weeks
General Pest and Termite Worker
license Est. $70 2-24 months (depending on category)
Genetic Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Genetic Counselor
licenseHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Apprentice
licenseHome Inspector
licenseHome Inspector
license 4-8 weeks
Home Inspector
licenseInsurance Adjuster/Apprentice Adjuster
license 2-4 weeks
Insurance Agent
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Land Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license Est. $250 8-12 years (education + 4-8 years experience + exams)
Landfill Operator
licenseLicensed Commercial Driver (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Licensed Practical Nurse
license Est. $265 12-18 months
Licensed Psychologist
license Est. $900 2-3 years post-doctorate
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
license Est. $100 2-4 months after program completion
Limited Certified Radiation Operator (Diagnostic X-Ray)
certificationMarriage and Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $300 2-4 months
Mortgage Individuals (Loan Officers, Mortgage Brokers)
license 1-3 months
Nail Technician
license Est. $50 4-8 months
Nurse Anesthetist (APRN)
licenseNurse Practitioner (APRN)
license Est. $80 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Nurse, Clinical Specialist (APRN)
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometrist
license Est. $200 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Paramedic
license Est. $90 12-18 months
Pesticide Distributor
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,080 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technicians
license 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumber, Journeyman
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Investigator
license 4-8 weeks
Professional Engineer
license Est. $810 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Professional Geologist
licenseProfessional Landscape Architect
licenseRegistered Firm Branch
registration Est. $200 6-12 months
Registered Nurse
registration Est. $375 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Residential Real Estate Appraiser
license Est. $400 2+ years
Sales Associate
license Est. $350 2-4 months
School Guidance Counselor
licenseSecurities Agent
licenseSecurities Agent
licenseSecurities Agent
licenseSecurities-Investment Adviser Representative
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Speech-Language Pathologist
license Est. $75 3-6 months after master's graduation
Surgical Assistant
licenseTattoo Artists, Body Piercers, and Ear Piercers
licenseTeacher Certification
certification Est. $400 4-5 years (including degree)
Temporary Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Temporary Registered Telehealth Health Care Provider - HIS
registrationVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)